South African singer Dewald Wasserfall has returned after four years of musical silence with his new single, Head and Heart. The singer, who now lives in the Netherlands, touches on the internal conflict between what one's head considers the right decision and where one's heart truly feels at home. The theme will especially resonate with South Africans who consider trading their birthplace for opportunities abroad, but remain deeply attached to the people, places and memories they leave behind.
Fanie Nel of the Coleske Group says the song was written by award-winning songwriters Georic Lomas and Marco van Deventer. Dewald then refined the lyrics to make them more personal. He acknowledges that the return to new music is exciting but also challenging, as the music industry has changed significantly over the past four years. He humorously describes himself as a "dinosaur" who needs to learn new things, but says he has been pleasantly surprised by the positive response he has received.
The theme of Head and Heart holds special meaning for Dewald because he himself now lives overseas. According to him, people often struggle with thoughts about what would have happened if they had made different decisions. He hopes the song stirs a little nostalgia and encourages listeners to reflect on their own life choices. Although his geographic location has changed, his connection with South Africa and his supporters remains important.
Dewald returned to South Africa earlier this year to delight local supporters with some of his greatest hits. Songs like Seventeen, Forget What You Know About Love and Electricity brought back memories and showed that his music still holds a place in listeners' hearts. With Head and Heart . he is now working with songwriters outside his usual creative circle. He says it was refreshing to work with new writing partners and believes Georic and Marco captured his musical style well.
Supporters should not necessarily expect an extensive tour through South Africa anytime soon, however. Dewald says his stay in the Netherlands means they will not simply jump into a tour bus and travel the country. He is nonetheless grateful for the support his music continues to receive. He hopes that listeners will create beautiful memories with the new single.
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This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
